ADVENTURE TRAVEL
The adventures worth booking.
The 15 most popular hiking & trekking, with the operator, the run time and the price. The standouts worth planning a trip around, and what each one is actually like once you are out there.
Chiang Mai’s 2-day jungle trek blends Karen village overnight, rescued-elephant sanctuary time, Mae Wang River bamboo rafting, and waterfall swims.
Most Popular“Sammy was an excellent guide. He explained the culture and history of the area. He looked after the group and was especially considerate when one of the group was injured.”
A full-day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon’s summit, Twin Pagodas, a seasonal Kew Mae Pan hike, Hmong culture stops, and Wachirathan Falls.
“This tour is incredible -it has great variety, a reasonable pace, and Mo was an excellent guide with lots of insights to share, a fun sense of humour, and a really genuine good attitude. For us it was a 10-person tour, which was a great size to feel like we got a chance to meet…”
From Chiang Mai, ride to Doi Inthanon, hike the Pha Dok Siew trail, see Karen terraces, taste coffee, and finish at Wachirathan Falls.
“The trip was a good experience overall. The scenery was stunning! Lush forests, waterfalls, and peaceful trails that really showcase the beauty of northern Thailand. The hike was moderate and enjoyable, and our guide was friendly and informative, sharing interesting facts about the local stuff and nature along the way. The weather at the summit…”
Half-day Chiang Mai tour with a forest hike to Wat Pha Lat and a mountain visit to Doi Suthep, with sunrise options.
“This tour was great. The temples are so beautiful.”
Full-day Doi Inthanon and Pha Dok Siew trek from Chiang Mai: pagodas, waterfalls, jungle walk, Karen coffee tasting, Thai lunch.
“I really liked the hiking trail, it was a really pristine part of nature, with great views of the rice fields and waterfalls, but be aware if you go during rainy season, it can get quite slippery. On the downside, I think the coffee brewing activity in a local village was a bit oversold, I…”
Ethical Chiang Mai elephant walking plus a Doi Inthanon hike to the summit, Twin Pagodas, waterfalls, and organic Karen coffee.
“Five stars for the smooth, professional organization and our fantastic guide! Everything ran exactly on schedule. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the 12-hour trip fly by. The elephant interaction was humane and well-managed, and the hiking felt safe. From feeding the elephants to sipping coffee on the mountain, this was a truly…”
An 8-hour Kerchor Elephant Eco Park day from Chiang Mai with hands-on elephant care, bamboo rafting, and a waterfall trek.
“Lovely day- From the hotel to the Elephant Sanctuary (no riding, elephants seem loved and well cared for). We received safety instructions and learnt a bit about elephants. Got to feed them, walk with them and take some photos before bathing (not forced and they stay in for as long as they like). There are…”
Doi Saket jungle hike from Chiang Mai: small-group trail to a hidden waterfall, jungle lunch, fruit tasting, and river crossings.
“We really enjoyed spending the day with Troy and Manit! The hike started in a small village and lasted ~5h30/6h00 (4h30 walking and hiking and 1h/1h30 for lunch break and waterfall). Troy showed and explained a lot of things on the plants & animals during the hike. We were a group of 4 so it…”
7-hour Doi Suthep summit hike from Chiang Mai through jungle monk trails to Wat Suthep, Doi Pui, and big Mae Ping views.
“It was a perfect tough hike straight up the mountain through the jungle. You sweat a lot, you walk through parts of the river, you get attacked by mosquitoes and you learn a lot from the funny guide. The pace was good and it got us up to the little restaurant on time. The guide…”
Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon: royal twin pagodas, waterfalls, Thailand’s highest point, a tough Kew Mae Pan hike, plus hill-tribe markets.
“My wife and I had a great time with this day tour. Our guide, Nina, was also very approachable and professional. The twin pagodas were very serene while the Kew Mae Pan trail was undulating nad scenic! I’d recommend this for anyone who is visiting Doi Inthanon for the first time!”
Guided Banff hikes with lunch. Pick your route by day for Stanley Glacier, Larch Valley, Consolation Lakes, or Six Glaciers.
“Our guide, Heidi was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and also entertaining.”
A one-day Doi Inthanon trip from Chiang Mai with pagodas, waterfalls, hill tribes, and a guided 2-hour trek on Pha Dok Siew.
“really good trip. i would say the little hike through the national park is the best thing. our guide Jay was really fun and informative. we enjoied it very much!”
2-day Chiang Mai jungle trek with Karen villages, waterfall swims, and campfire stargazing. Small group, English guide for $96.
“Our highlight of Chiang Mai! From start till finish this was an excellent tour provided by knowledgable, professional and funny guides. You definitely need a good level of fitness but the difficult climbs though rainforests are worth it to see and swim in the many waterfalls we came across on the trek. It was also…”
Hike Doi Inthanon, meet rescued elephants safely, and walk the Pha Dok Siew trail before mountain coffee in Karen coffee country.
“A must do in a lifetime!!! Definitely the best trip I have done so far in my life. The moment with the elephants was pure magic. You can see they are very well treated and loved by the locals. Then you have a wonderful lunch in the national park before to see the king’s and…”
One day from Chiang Mai: 1 hour ATV, 1 hour Maetang River rafting, and a 2-hour jungle trek to a waterfall with lunch included.
“the atv and the rafting was a very amazing experience, the view to the waterfall is breathtaking. we really recommend to do this trip.”
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